http://www.waxingpolitical.com/ Wife and Mother, A bit Musician, Largely a Writer, Admirer of Jefferson, Mostly Libertarian, Patriot en Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT info@waxingpolitical.com info@waxingpolitical.com http://www.waxingpolitical.com/images/waxing2.JPG http://www.waxingpolitical.com/ http://www.waxingpolitical.com/leaving-for-other-prospects/ I have decided to go out on my own and start a blog outside of this lovely community. I wanted to try out this service and see what the difference... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/leaving-for-other-prospects/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/leaving-for-other-prospects/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:08:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-casualties-in-the-war-on-drugs/ I came across this story in the Washington Post. According to their report, the mayor of Berwyn Heights or some members of his family were suspected of dealing drugs. After... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-casualties-in-the-war-on-drugs/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-casualties-in-the-war-on-drugs/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:24:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/la-fast-food-ban/ Yes- its true. In a bold move, the city of Los Angeles has decided to put a moratorium on new fast food chains in the South side. With obesity running... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/la-fast-food-ban/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/la-fast-food-ban/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:09:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/failed-iraq-building/ I just read this report about a prison in Iraq that was never completed, that will never be used as a prison it at all, that has parts that will... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/failed-iraq-building/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/failed-iraq-building/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:58:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/gay-marriage-and-the-constitution/ I've seen many arguments lately about gay marriage. I wrote an article not long ago debunking some of the popular myths about it effects on society, but now I feel... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/gay-marriage-and-the-constitution/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/gay-marriage-and-the-constitution/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:51:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/obamas-overseas-trip/ I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out why Obama is campaigning around the world. He's going around giving the huge inspirational-type flowery speeches that he has already become... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/obamas-overseas-trip/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/obamas-overseas-trip/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:32:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-housing-bill/ The housing bill that has been milling around Congress for a little while got Bush's approval today. The bill gives assistance to those facing foreclosure. "The bill would let hundreds... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-housing-bill/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-housing-bill/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:28:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-immigration-test/ A few weeks ago, I received an invitation on facebook to take an immigration test. I took the bait and tried it out. It said you had to score 80... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-immigration-test/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/the-immigration-test/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:46:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/woman-cited-for-spanking-her-child/ A mother in Idaho was cited for spanking her child in public. Several witnesses thought she was too difficult on her 2-year-old during a parade and called for police. The... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/woman-cited-for-spanking-her-child/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/woman-cited-for-spanking-her-child/ Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:31:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/starbucks-closing-stores/ Why are people so happy about this? I've seen numerous people rejoicing in the announcement earlier this month that Starbucks is closing 600 stores. People are actually saying "so what... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/starbucks-closing-stores/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/starbucks-closing-stores/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:31:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/eminent-domain-revisited/ A couple of weeks ago I wrote about our power company's plan to take private and conserved land for new powerlines. A local organization was formed to fight the company... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/eminent-domain-revisited/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/eminent-domain-revisited/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:37:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-tax-prebates-ahead/ Democrats are pushing for another stimulus package similar to the one that began earlier this year. The president is taking a "wait and see" approach right now, while the democrats... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-tax-prebates-ahead/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/more-tax-prebates-ahead/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:57:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/do-the-dead-have-rights/ It seems like a pretty easy question to answer, but it can be very complicated. When someone dies, privacy becomes moot. All of our dirty little secrets come out as... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/do-the-dead-have-rights/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/do-the-dead-have-rights/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:10:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/tvs-produce-gas/ I'm suprised there wasn't more buzz around a report by Michael Prather of the University of CA last week. Apparently, our flat screen LCD and plasma TVs use a potentially... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/tvs-produce-gas/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/tvs-produce-gas/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:56:00 GMT http://www.waxingpolitical.com/irony-in-politics/ I've seen some great lists going around and thought I would add my own for your enjoyment. Andrew Jackson vetoed the idea of a central bank during his term. His... http://www.waxingpolitical.com/irony-in-politics/#comments http://www.waxingpolitical.com/irony-in-politics/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:05:00 GMT